Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Ingredients

• Ripe bananas (3 large, mashed)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup (1 stick), melted)
• Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
• Egg (1 large, beaten)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• All-purpose flour (1 1/2 cups)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
9. Remove from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.